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Recipes for hair care rinses

Here are the recipes if you want to make your own propylene glycol, cream of tarter sauce, and boric acid eyewash. These are from mari's site for hair and skin care.

Recipes for above:
Propylene glycol recipe:
1 part PG, propylene glycol (available from pharmacies, about $8/pint)
1 part AV, pure aloe vera gel (make sure it has no other ingredients)
3 parts RA, rubbing alcohol (which comes as 70% isopropyl alcohol, 30% water)
Apply twice a day with cotton ball. Stings but works quickly.
Note: For areas around the eyes, people have found that much less alcohol is
better, and use instead: 2 parts PG, 2 parts AV, 1 part RA.

**"Cream of tartar sauce" recipe:
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon (one packet) fructose (do not use regular sugar)
1 cup of water
Starts to work in about 3 hours. Full effect by 8 hours.
Note: This mixture is acidic, and overuse has caused throat and stomach
irritation. Instead of cream of tartar, using lemon juice (as much as
can be tolerated) also works, but less well.

*** Acetic-boric (eyewash/vinegar) rinse recipe (and warnings):
1) WARNING! Check with your doctor first! These are my experiences only,
and are not medical advice. Boric acid can be dangerous; read the label for
precautions. Don't use it if you have broken skin or may be pregnant.
2) To make it, I put 2 oz. of water in a cup, and add 1/2 teaspoon boric
acid. The boric acid dissolves after being zapped in the microwave enough
so that the water boils. I let it cool, then add 2 oz. of vinegar. Apple
cider vinegar has a better smell than white vinegar, and rice vinegar
probably has the least smell of all. This makes me 4 oz. of a 2% acetic
acid plus 2% boric acid solution. I would increase or decrease quantities
proportionately as needed to make more or less of it, but it does not appear
that exact ratios are critical.
3) I apply it only to unbroken skin. (I wouldn't use it at all if I thought I was pregnant.) I let it sit for about
five minutes, then I usually rinse it off.
4) I do this once a day for a week, then stop; I found that sufficient.
Based on its supposed action, I would guess if there was going to be any
effect, it should be evident by then, and it should continue for some days
thereafter.
5) If you find the rinse useful and your doctor has approved, check again
with your doctor to determine how often it would be safe for you to use it.
6) Again, WARNING! Check with your doctor first! These are my
experiences only, and are not medical advice. Boric acid can be dangerous;
read the label for precautions. Don't use it if you have broken skin or may
be pregnant.

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